Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 581 - 581 0385 Gold Core Slave 2_2

Chapter 581: Chapter 0385: Gold Core Slave 2_2 Chapter 581: Chapter 0385: Gold Core Slave 2_2 Deng Chuanliang felt an icy, bone-chilling killing intent from Qi Tian’s smile. He closed his eyes for a moment before reopening them and bowing to Qi Tian, saying, “Greetings, Master.”

Seeing Deng Chuanliang finally bow, Qi Tian could confirm one thing—that Deng Chuanliang did not want to die. It was very likely that he knew about the hint of vitality within him and that it might have been his own doing.

Despite seeing through Deng Chuanliang’s thoughts, Qi Tian did not expose him. They were still in the Human Market, and exposing Deng Chuanliang as not being a true immortal in decline had no benefit to him. If he wanted to take Deng Chuanliang away, it wouldn’t be easy.

“Let’s go, follow me.” Qi Tian, leading Deng Chuanliang, stepped off the stand and started moving around in the Human Market. However, the situation here was almost the same as in the Monster Hunting Market—they couldn’t find slaves with any Gold Core stages or even a half-step Gold Core, Foundation Establishment Peak, or late-stage Foundation Establishment. Slaves below these levels, no matter how numerous or high-quality, were of no use to Qi Tian.

In the end, Qi Tian could only leave the Human Market with Deng Chuanliang. He then visited some other stores and markets in Peony Lane, but he wasn’t able to find anything else of value, so he ended up buying some miscellaneous items.

After leaving the Human Market, Qi Tian took Deng Chuanliang to a tavern. He pointed to the seat opposite him, saying, “Old Deng, don’t stand, sit there.”

Deng Chuanliang dared not underestimate Qi Tian at this moment. Qi Tian had killed those slaves without the slightest bit of mercy, which had shaken him. He had reason to believe that if he angered Qi Tian, Qi Tian might use the Servant Pact to kill him.

Deng Chuanliang sat down as Qi Tian had instructed. Qi Tian poured a cup of wine for Deng Chuanliang and casually asked, “Old Deng, what was your level of cultivation when you were at your peak?”

“Second level of Gold Core, and I was among the top at that level.” Pride colored Deng Chuanliang’s voice.

Qi Tian said, “I don’t know how you ended up in this state, and I have no interest in delving into your past. Since I’ve bought your Servant Pact, you have to listen to me. I’ll say a few things, and you can add anything if necessary.”

“Speak.” Deng Chuanliang eagerly awaited Qi Tian’s words.

Qi Tian smiled and said, “I am actually quite easy to talk to. There are many things between us that can be discussed openly. For instance, the fact that I hold your Servant Pact is something that can be discussed. I’m in need of Gold Core cultivators recently, and I came across you. It’s fate. Here’s the deal: if you serve me with the strength of a first-level Gold Core cultivator, I only need you to work for two hundred years. If you serve me as a second-level Gold Core, I need you for one hundred and fifty years. If you reach the third level, one hundred years.”

“Looking at my decrepit state, how can I possibly serve you for such a long time?” Deng Chuanliang looked frail and winded as he spoke.

Qi Tian smiled and said, “That’s okay. If you can’t complete the service time and die, I won’t blame you. On the contrary, when that time comes, I will personally oversee your grand burial and ensure your grave site is well protected. It will not be disturbed for thousands of years. I keep my word.”

Deng Chuanliang’s eyes suddenly narrowed, he was able to pick out the hidden meaning in Qi Tian’s words. The inference being, if he couldn’t fulfill the agreed upon years and died, then Qi Tian would trap his grave, making it unable to reappear for thousands of years. In such a case, no matter how long he lived, he’d be forced to waste away in the tomb. He realized that Qi Tian might have seen through him, through his front of “Heavenly Decline”, and probably knew his true bottom line. That’s why time and again, he held him in his grip, not giving him any chance to escape.

Deng Chuanliang stared straight at Qi Tian. If it weren’t for his fear of the power of the Servant Pact, he might have already taken control of Qi Tian, forcing him to reveal how he saw through his true nature.

Qi Tian’s mouth still retained a faint smile. In this struggle with Deng Chuanliang, he would not, and certainly not in the future, be in a disadvantageous position.

Deng Chuanliang’s eyes gradually dulled. He didn’t know if Qi Tian had any other aces up his sleeve apart from seeing through his deception and holding the Servant Pact. Perhaps yes, perhaps no, but the problem was he didn’t dare risk it. If he was willing to take the risk, he wouldn’t have resorted to deception to scrape a meager existence from his slave master. He said, “I hope we stick to the agreement of only controlling me for a hundred years.”

Qi Tian’s eyes shone, he asked, “Do you truly have the power of the Gold Core Third Level?”

“I don’t just have the power of Gold Core Third Level, that is my real level. However, I am relatively weak amongst those of the Gold Core Third Level, and there are some cultivators at the Gold Core Second Level who might be able to defeat me. The destruction of my sect this time was due to a very strong Gold Core Second Level adventurer who attacked us. He beat me so badly I was utterly defenceless and severely injured. To save myself, I thought of using this façade of Heavenly Decline to pretend that my end was near and to give myself a chance to escape in the future. However, no matter what, I never expected that you would see through my disguise.”

“Hehe, lucky guess, lucky guess.” Qi Tian verbally dismissed it as a lucky guess, but his joyful expression revealed just how pleased he was.

Deng Chuanliang was frustrated and without options.

Regardless of whether Deng Chuanliang liked it or not, he had reached a temporary agreement with Qi Tian. Deng Chuanliang had a certain expectation now and wouldn’t completely resist his servitude. On the other hand, Qi Tian had gained a valuable Gold Core Stage combatant, and moreover one at the third level. This was a power that could change many things.

After Qi Tian and Deng Chuanliang had a meal in the tavern, Qi Tian took Deng Chuanliang out for another tour around Peony Lane. He hoped he could track down the organization behind Meng Fandong and Liu Ziyan. But after going through Peony Lane twice from end to end, he still couldn’t find the organization. He could’ve taken out the three cards he got from Meng Fandong and others to ask for directions, but that would undoubtedly be a suicide mission.

Qi Tian could only temporarily put this issue aside. He didn’t know how locating this organization could benefit him at the moment. Could he hire people from them? That was unrealistic, not due to the lack of funds, but because if he hired people to go to the Cultivation World of Great Zhao, and Meng Fandong’s team also went there under hire, a comparison would undoubtedly raise suspicions. Qi Tian was almost certain that such a situation would draw the attention of the organization’s higher-ups, which would be quite troublesome.

Qi Tian sent a Message Paper Crane to Wang Na, asking her to keep an eye on this matter during her daily activities. Whether there would be a definitive result could wait till his next visit to Wanjie City. Currently, with Deng Chuanliang, a slave at the Gold Core Third Level, he could undertake many tasks in Great Zhao without many reservations.

Qi Tian took Deng Chuanliang with him to the Teleportation Plaza of Wanjie City and teleported back to the County Master Mansion in Lubei County of Great Zhao Nation.

After storing the Teleportation Array Disk, Qi Tian and Deng Chuanliang walked out of the tent. Deng Chuanliang surveyed the ruins outside the tent and felt the surrounding Spirit Qi. He frowned involuntarily. He could feel that this place was a desert of Spirit Qi. The concentration of Spirit Qi here was meager, which was very hostile to a Gold Core powerhouse like him.